Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Ben Taylor was sent down to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday. The move was made in order to make room for Thursday's starter, Shane Bieber. Taylor has appeared in six games at the big league level this season, tossing six innings while allowing four runs on six hits and a walk, but he has recorded eight strikeouts. He'll likely have another chance soon to come back up and work in middle relief.
Ben Taylor Called Up to Join the Cleveland Bullpen
Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Ben Taylor was called up from Triple-A to join the big league bullpen. Matt Belisle was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Taylor was also designated for assignment before Opening Day, but he cleared waivers and had been working out of the bullpen at Triple-A Columbus. He had a 3.48 ERA with a 0.58 WHIP in 10 1/3 innings with a 16:1 strikeout-to-walk ratio and will pitch in middle relief in Cleveland.
Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Ben Taylor was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday. Taylor is a live arm that came over from the Boston Red Sox as a waiver claim in February. He'll likely make some appearances in the Cleveland bullpen this season once injuries and ineffectiveness strike.
